Christopher Vaughn-Martel

Chris is the founding partner and principal of Vaughn-Martel Law.

He received his Bachelor of Arts from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to founding Vaughn-Martel Law in 2006, Chris worked as a Clerk and First Year Associate for a small real estate firm on Boston's South Shore.

Chris is currently admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

He is an active member of the American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, as well as the Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association. He serves as a private pro bono attorney in connection with the Rape Survivors' Law Project at Boston's Victim Rights Law Center, providing legal representation for victims of sexual assault in privacy, safety, housing, education, employment, and financial compensation matters.

Chris was named a Rising Star by Boston Magazine in its 2009 list of Super Lawyers.

Chris lives in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston with his husband, Brian, and their Springer Spaniel, Charlie.

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Massachusetts

Since 2006

Suffolk University Law School

J.D. (2006) | Law

2003 - 2006

Marist College

B.A. (2000) | History, Psychology, Secondary Education

1996 - 2000

Shining Star Award for Pro Bono Service

Victim Rights Law Center

2011

Super Lawyers - Rising Star

Boston Magazine

2009